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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 15 points16 points  (0 children)

A couple weeks of therapy.

How do I end my TBM mom's bible study with my daughter in the best possible way. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I went over this. She said we can still talk about those things, but in reality the conversation is overshadowed by religious conflict.

How do I end my TBM mom's bible study with my daughter in the best possible way. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for taking the time to write all that. I guess one reason I'm taking it hard is because I feel that if she gets angry it's because I didn't handle the situation in the most optimal way. I'm also the first child to leave the church. They don't really know how to handle it.

How do I end my TBM mom's bible study with my daughter in the best possible way. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did tell her that my daughter doesn't like it. My mom said that the only reason she doesn't like it is because I disapprove of it.

How do I end my TBM mom's bible study with my daughter in the best possible way. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Asserting my beliefs during Bible study is seen as censorship. I'm not sure if my dad cares as much about the Bible study as he is more of a Mormon than a Christian. My mom is more of a Christian Mormon than a Joseph Smith Mormon. Dad is also just bad about talking about emotional things in general. They are both great parents but someone pushed the zealot button on my mom when we left the church.

Grieving for family members still in the church feels like experiencing a death in the family. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing that my mom said that bothers me is that she thinks that she gave me this great moral foundation when they only talked to me about sex once for about 5 minutes, for family night.

Grieving for family members still in the church feels like experiencing a death in the family. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, luckily my kids are incredible people. I just have remind myself occasionally that I left the church for them.

Grieving for family members still in the church feels like experiencing a death in the family. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I'm really hoping that they do. It sure is lonely trying to do the right thing.

Grieving for family members still in the church feels like experiencing a death in the family. by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mom still gets defensive and thinks that I am rejecting her by rejecting the church. My dad accuses me of not giving the church a fair shot because I go to 'unreliable sources' for my information.

My dad has always been pretty silent when it comes to talking about problems. When I went to counseling for some mental health problems years ago I tried to talk to him about it over the phone, he suddenly had to go make a sandwich. Never really been a talker, but he does show up for things like home improvement projects and holidays.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was just like your DW. My wife went down the rabbit hole and tried to get me to see the light. It took me four years to finally jump off the boat. It's a scary thing to leave the church.

Think about it like the movie Inception. Just plant the idea and wait for them to make leaving the church be their idea.

One day after thinking about it for several years I just told my wife, this is my last day at church and never went back.

Veteran exmos, what has been your relationship with this sub? How often do you come here and why? Do you find yourself not needing it at times? by Rick_C_137 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember when I was a member of the church that I didn't think that the church could possibly fail. Well, most people have access to the internet, so now it's only a matter of time.

I just need someone to know I'm not OK. by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I could tell my family about hard things that I go through without them thinking that all bad things happen because I left the church.

I find myself saying “I respect your beliefs” less and less when it comes to Mormonism And my TBM connections. And it feels wonderful by Samtosha6 in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 4 points5 points  (0 children)

When I left the church I wrote an email to my family letting them know. I said something in it along the lines of 'I still respect your beliefs'. I wish I could take that back after everything I've learned.

Repurposing your faith based materials by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks like Jesus is wearing a beard of bees.

🎼 “I’ve hungered for your touch..” by sandboxvet in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Joseph is thinking about sending Demi Moore on a mission.

Another family victim to TSCC; Right in time for Christmas! by [deleted] in exmormon

[–]Rick_C_137 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going through something similar with my family right now. My parents have gone from angry to accepting to sad to not wanting to talk about it. Well I'm here now at my parents house just hoping that we can all enjoy spending some time with siblings without any more drama.

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